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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 140.59 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 140.59 and 74.36 is: 102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 140.59 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/140.59 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 140.59 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 10,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,453.51/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.64

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